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After a few months of listening to great concert pianists I like to think I'm becoming better at determining the quality of their playing.

For some reason--maybe his age or non-flamboyant manner of playing--I have largely avoided Horowitz knowing fully the great reputation he has.

I'm listening more closely and I'm hearing some great articulation from Horowitz. No doubt with more experience I'll hear a lot more than that from him.

I find the way he positions his hands while playing fascinating. You would think that would hinder his playing but I'm sure, for him, it's most efficient. By "position" I mean he plays "flat handed." Now there's a new expression for you.

I'll be listening to Horowitz more in the future. Will definitely get one or more of his DVDs or CDs.

All the concert pianists fascinate me. Their ability is really amazing.

I find the way he positions his hands while playing fascinating. You would think that would hinder his playing but I'm sure, for him, it's most efficient. By "position" I mean he plays "flat handed." Now there's a new expression for you.

Arnold Schultz spent years writing The Pianists Finger more or less to validate Horowitz's approach.

Guldesque
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So many years since his passing, yet nobody can equal the legend of Vladimir Horowitz. I love his playing, obviously, but sometimes tend to disagree with his approach to music. His sound on the other hand is truly beyond any other pianist. As my all time favorite I still prefer Gould and Argerich.